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The wedding reception is where the party really starts. It’s where you and your guests will celebrate your “I dos” with drinking, dancing, mixing and mingling. Find out how to choose the best venue for you, how to decorate it, and of course, how to choose the menu.

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Meagan
Cake/cupcakes
Meagan, On April 1, 2021 at 15:32

Hello! My venue provides 2 desserts but my fiancé loves cake and still wants a cake or cupcakes, since we have 2 other desserts should we still get enough for 1-2 servings per person or should I...

Amelia, friday 2-Apr-21 5 111
Daily
Between ceremony and reception
Daily, On March 31, 2021 at 18:15

I need some opinions. Say my ceremony is at 3:30 or 4pm but I only want it for 30 mins. Then I would like to go to the park to take photos. What should I do with my guests? I don’t have appetizers for...

Daily, friday 2-Apr-21 11 368
Hank
Cultural Traditions Inspo Pics
Hank, On January 28, 2021 at 00:14

Are you incorporating any cultural traditions from your family's heritage into your wedding? If so, show us what they are! TL: Chinese weddings usually start with a tea ceremony where the couple...

Hank, friday 2-Apr-21 18 198
Megan
Open bar vs cash bar
Megan, On March 2, 2021 at 09:39

Hi all! So my fiancé and I have postponed our wedding to April 2022 now and although we don’t plan on changing any aspect of our wedding since it was already planned for this year, I’m having doubts...

Brianna, thursday 1-Apr-21 28 1,524
Rachel
How much entertainment are you having?
Rachel, On March 29, 2021 at 12:35

We are having a really low-key reception. We really just want it to feel like a big party for our tiny wedding of 30 people. Our wedding was postponed until next year, so hopefully we won't have to...

Amanda, wednesday 31-Mar-21 12 311 1
Kathy
Card box
Kathy, On March 20, 2021 at 10:10

Hi All, Trying to find an inexpensive card box idea. I like the acrylic box idea but they seem pricey and what would we do with it after? Don't want a dust collector. Also like the glass box idea as...

Kathy, saturday 27-Mar-21 16 410
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Backyard Wedding Advice
Michaela, On March 23, 2021 at 00:01

Anyone planning or looking to organize a backyard wedding? As of now, the wedding is tentatively set for July 2022 depending on what the situation is with Covid. I want family and friends from other...

Samantha, thursday 25-Mar-21 7 2,276
Katrina
Live Band For Wedding
Katrina, On March 18, 2021 at 17:03

Hey everyone! I am planning to hire a band to play at my wedding in September, but I am stuck between what kind of band to get. I just wanted to see what others opinions were on this! So I originally...

Geneviève, wednesday 24-Mar-21 4 116
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Center pieces
Claudia, On March 23, 2021 at 22:03

I'm looking for centerpieces ideas that dont break the bank!

Christiana, wednesday 24-Mar-21 9 108
KELLY
Wedding cake question
KELLY, On March 22, 2021 at 20:34

Hello everyone! I have been searching for ideas for our wedding in October 2023 and I have noticed that some are licensed by local health boards. Was this a factor in your decision making? Also, do...

KELLY, tuesday 23-Mar-21 8 141
Amanda
Wedding reception question
Amanda, On March 21, 2021 at 09:13

How does one figure out how many candles to have for the table. I'm doing a u-shaped table and with the current restrictions unsure if itll be 10,20 or my max 46 ppl people. This is an example of my...

Geneviève, tuesday 23-Mar-21 7 185
Emily
(Long) driveway lighting ideas?
Emily, On August 15, 2020 at 14:10

We're having an evening wedding where guests will have to leave the estate late at night. There's a .25 kilometre driveway onto the estate that people will have to walk down after midnight to reach...

Black, sunday 21-Mar-21 3 351
Imelda
Socially distanced reception?
Imelda, On March 6, 2021 at 22:22

Hello everyone!! I hope everyone and their loved ones are staying safe and healthy through all these frustrating times! My husband and I already got married on our own in September, but we're hoping...

Emily, thursday 18-Mar-21 17 650 1
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Reception Candles
Lauren, On March 10, 2021 at 07:45

I just found out that my outdoor venue does not allow real flame candles *tear. This sort of messes up my vision of having lots of candles in glass votives down the center of each table. I am not sure...

Amelia, wednesday 10-Mar-21 8 129
Kelsie
Must Haves! Wedding Playlist!
Kelsie, On February 3, 2021 at 21:10

Hey everyone! Music was something really important to my fiancé and I, we want to have amazing music keeping everyone dancing! What are some of your must have wedding songs?! I think a great one for...

Stacey Tc, tuesday 9-Mar-21 21 546 1
Kimberly
Dessert quote
Kimberly, On February 26, 2021 at 15:54

I’m just looking for opinions of this quote I received. Looking to do donuts for the wedding, granted the donuts are large and quite delicious- I didn’t expect the cost to be so high. Is it normal to...

Alexis, monday 8-Mar-21 14 442
Jonelle
Table Wine
Jonelle, On March 4, 2021 at 14:42

Hello all! I'm looking for table wine suggestions - brands, price points, anything really! Thanks in advance

Hank, friday 5-Mar-21 6 133
Desmond
Wedding cake cost
Desmond, On January 30, 2021 at 10:48

Hello All, I am trying to get some insight on what it would cost for a wedding cake. Our wedding is very small, 17 people (immediate family only) including bride and groom. Ideally we would like a 2...

Jodie, friday 5-Mar-21 14 647
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Charger Plates
Madison, On March 2, 2021 at 19:06

I am having a hard time finding a wholesaler that has decent charger plates for a good price. I've been quoted to rent some at $3 per plate but wanted to explore other options. Anyone have...

Vinod, thursday 4-Mar-21 7 154
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Transportation
Anna, On March 2, 2021 at 12:24

Hello everyone, I have a question I'm hoping someone can help me with.. I'll take any advice. We are planning our wedding for this summer and we were hoping to rent a bus to take our guests (about 50...

Hank, wednesday 3-Mar-21 7 152
Nadine
The Eglinton Grand
Nadine, On February 3, 2021 at 20:24

Hey guys, just wondering anyone get married at the Eglinton Grand in Toronto during Covid?

Nadine, tuesday 2-Mar-21 5 250
Ali
Ontario Weddings - no dancing
Ali, On September 25, 2020 at 10:34

Hi everyone, we were just informed by our venue that no dancing is allowed - has anyone run into this issue? How have you been changing your receptions if so? We are contemplating moving the date but...

Nadine, sunday 28-Feb-21 24 1,699
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mc for wedding
Brandon Lapointe, On February 25, 2021 at 11:55

Hey friends! We’re in the midst of planning our wedding. We plan to hire a DJ and then separately hire a friend to MC. I was wondering if anyone has “hired” a friend for a position like this— with...

Hank, friday 26-Feb-21 8 922
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Tent Venues
Calla, On February 3, 2021 at 18:45

Hey everyone! We are looking to host our own tent wedding reception, as well as outdoor ceremony somewhere outside of calgary, but wondering if there is any place out there with private land to...

Amelia, wednesday 24-Feb-21 2 92
Lorraine
Back yard wedding food???
Lorraine, On February 15, 2021 at 16:17

Hi everyone. What are people thoughts on back yard low key wedding food ideas. I was thinking about getting pasta pantry and someone can go get it or get them to deliver. Also go to Costco get some...

Amelia, wednesday 24-Feb-21 2 111
Kaitlyn
Band or dj
Kaitlyn, On February 15, 2021 at 15:25

We are debating right now to have a band or a DJ. The DJ comes with our venue so it would not be at any extra cost. Did you regret not having a band at your wedding?

MaddieJ, tuesday 23-Feb-21 4 127
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Reception Lights
Lauren, On February 22, 2021 at 10:34

Hi all! I reeeeally want to do this with our event space but am having a hard time finding the frame/posts from local vendors in the Okanagan. I would be fine with making them myself if I had to. Any...

Hank, monday 22-Feb-21 3 93
Liberty
Head Table Decor
Liberty, On February 22, 2021 at 00:04

Does anyone have any pictures of their head table decor? I'm trying to see what I like but everything on Pintrest seems too "extra" I've also read some "hacks" that say to use the bridal party...

Liberty, monday 22-Feb-21 6 132 1
Tammy
Candy Bar
Tammy, On February 19, 2021 at 21:47

Hi, does anyone know of a good place in the Montreal/Laval are that services candy bars for weddings? Or if I do it myself does anyone know where is the best price to buy candy in bulk and displays...

Tammy, sunday 21-Feb-21 6 144
Natalie
Parent/child Dance Songs?
Natalie, On February 19, 2021 at 22:34

Hello everyone! I have been trying to find some parent/child dance songs for my reception. I am struggling to find a song that would work for both father/daughter and mother/son as we will both be...

Liberty, saturday 20-Feb-21 7 99
Jonelle
Do you put head table on seating chart?
Jonelle, On February 19, 2021 at 10:08

I'm not sure if you're supposed to put the head table on the seating chart - as my wedding party is going to know where they are sitting prior to the wedding day (plus the head table will look...

Jonelle, friday 19-Feb-21 5 4,939
Ashley
Does venue shopping make anyone else want to pull their hair?
Ashley, On February 7, 2021 at 23:56

I find it so stressful & exhausting. There is so many factors to consider. I finally had it narrowed down to 3 and my first choice just informed me our date is no longer available. I still have...

Ashley, thursday 18-Feb-21 18 273

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